Proposal: An act to cut the amount of road salt used on New York State roadways Problem: Road salt harms vegetation, contaminates water and damages automobiles and pavement. Composed of sodium chloride or calcium chloride, de-icing salts damage plants by displacing...

Propose: An act to mandate separate recycling bins on all state owned property and properties receiving state funding. Problem: The nation’s recycling rate has remained at 34 percent since 2010. The Eastern United States is making significantly less progress...

Propose: Establish facilities that can host beehives in urban areas and educate people about the value and process of urban beekeeping. Problem: The bee population throughout the country and world has significantly decreased. There are a number of different factors—...